Crime Rate in Enfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Enfield

The total recorded crimes in Enfield, UK in May 2025 are around 3,198 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Enfield crime rate of 9.69 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Enfield, encompassing approximately 329,985 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (813) incidents (20.98% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (777) incidents (5.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (299) incidents (-5.38% decrease)
Enfield Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Pinkham Way North Circular Road with total crimes: 58
  • Dearsley Road with total crimes: 41
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 36

Enfield Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Enfield?

To understand the safety of Enfield, we need to analyze Enfield crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Enfield has recorded 22,077 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 66.90 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 264 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 38,814 crimes with a crime rate of 117.62, ranking it 73 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Outer London:

    • In 2024, Enfield reported a higher crime volume than the Outer London average, with 22,077 crimes compared to 16,705. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Enfield recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Enfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Outer London average, with 38,814 crimes compared to 28,746. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Enfield recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Enfield is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Outer London, Enfield has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Enfield Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Edmonton Green (304 crimes), and the safest, Bush Hill Park (34 crimes), is 270 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Enfield.

Similarly, the area of Southbury East (208 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to World's End (25 crimes), with a difference of 183 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Enfield.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Edmonton Green304
Upper Edmonton270
Ponders End188
Southbury183
Jubilee167

Safest Wards:

Bowes77
Ridgeway76
Winchmore Hill50
Oakwood45
Bush Hill Park34

Most Dangerous Areas:

Southbury East208
Edmonton Green193
Upper Edmonton East & Meridian Water187
Upper Edmonton West145
New Southgate & Arnos Grove137

Safest Areas:

Bury Street West & Village Road33
Bullsmoor & Freezywater33
Oakwood Park & Highlands28
Enfield Town North27
World's End25

Enfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Enfield has recorded 3,198 crimes with crime rate of 9.69 ranking 90th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2024, the total Enfield crimes were 22,077. The crime rate of Enfield in 2024 was 66.90 (year) or 5.58 (month) ranking it 264 danzarous in the UK. Enfield ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Enfield were around 38,814 crimes with yearly crime rate of 117.62 (year) or 9.80 (month) ranking 73 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Outer London, Enfield ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of Enfield

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,796 2012,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,369 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,406 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,599 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,418 169,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,386 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,293 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet2,942 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering2,030 1113,869 1125,160 11
Redbridge2,500 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham1,981 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,605 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,862 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon4,013 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,471 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,958 519,510 432,543 5
Hillingdon3,436 222,638 136,086 2
Brent3,821 124,651 240,527 1

Enfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (813 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (777 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (737 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (672 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (780 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (687 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 647 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 506 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (764 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (495 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 745 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 565 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (750 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (610 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (778 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (748 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (807 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (717 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (778 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (635 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 902 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025100
April 2025101
March 202587
February 202592
January 202586
December 202475
November 2024106
October 2024101
September 202493
August 202461

A total of 188 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202522
March 202518
February 202514
January 202514
December 202417
November 202414
October 202423
September 202433
August 202413

A total of 409 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202536
March 202551
February 202537
January 202544
December 202435
November 202440
October 202443
September 202435
August 202435

A total of 1397 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 185 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 2025177
March 2025153
February 2025140
January 2025148
December 2024144
November 2024185
October 2024160
September 2024171
August 2024109
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 1359 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 113.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025142
April 2025115
March 2025124
February 2025114
January 2025136
December 2024133
November 2024164
October 2024159
September 2024130
August 2024131
July 20249
June 20242

A total of 3224 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 293.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 401 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025299
April 2025316
March 2025351
February 2025331
January 2025352
December 2024285
November 2024368
October 2024400
September 2024401
August 2024120
July 20241

A total of 1336 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 121.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025141
April 2025145
March 2025146
February 2025145
January 2025118
December 2024188
November 2024173
October 2024153
September 202474
August 202451
July 20242

A total of 154 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202517
March 202513
February 20259
January 202512
December 202412
November 202421
October 202421
September 202422
August 20249
July 20242

A total of 2256 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 188.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 295 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025217
April 2025188
March 2025228
February 2025202
January 2025240
December 2024238
November 2024292
October 2024252
September 2024295
August 202495
July 20247
June 20242

A total of 6591 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 659.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 813 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025813
April 2025672
March 2025687
February 2025506
January 2025495
December 2024565
November 2024610
October 2024748
September 2024717
August 2024778

A total of 1691 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 153.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025140
April 2025128
March 2025155
February 2025173
January 2025208
December 2024184
November 2024216
October 2024181
September 2024174
August 2024131
July 20241

A total of 7442 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 620.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 807 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025777
April 2025737
March 2025780
February 2025647
January 2025764
December 2024745
November 2024750
October 2024778
September 2024807
August 2024635
July 202412
June 202410

A total of 1650 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 165.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025232
April 2025175
March 2025145
February 2025134
January 2025187
December 2024158
November 2024185
October 2024181
September 2024176
August 202477

A total of 2686 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 268.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 383 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025243
April 2025221
March 2025258
February 2025282
January 2025308
December 2024265
November 2024332
October 2024327
September 2024383
August 202467

High Crime Locations Enfield in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Enfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Pinkham Way North Circular Road (Map)
Total58
Shoplifting58
2. Dearsley Road (Map)
Total41
Shoplifting17
Violence and sexual offences7
Theft from the person5
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour5
Other crime1
Bicycle theft1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total36
Anti-social behaviour30
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting16
Violence and sexual offences6
Theft from the person3
Public order2
Robbery1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total27
Theft from the person6
Shoplifting6
Robbery6
Vehicle crime3
Public order3
Other theft3
6. Albany Road (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting10
Vehicle crime8
Other theft4
Robbery2

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